There's nothing like sitting down and visiting with a friend you've known for years and years. Being known, really known, without having to explain anything about your past because they already know you. I appreciate this a lot more now after moving away from the town in which I grew up. Starting new friendships can be fun and refreshing and rewarding but it is definitely a challenge. I found this quote and wanted to send it out to all my friends (family counts as friends too!) reading this blog. Thank you for being there and I am so grateful to God for all of you.
"Special friends strike a resonant chord in your heart, there is something about them, some aspect of beauty or goodness that reminds you of God. I have an inkling that when you see the face of God in heaven you will say, "Yes, I always knew You!" It was Him all along that you loved whenever you were with that treasured person. In friendship, God opens your eyes to the glories of Himself, and the greater the number of friends with whom you share deep and selfless love, the better and more clear the picture of God you will have." Joni Eareckson Tada
Thank you for reflecting the glory of God to me through your friendship. Love you all.
2 comments:
I've often wondered about that special feeling you refered to. That it comes from God explains alot and is very reassuring. I'm glad you shared that, Jan.
I love you.
Mom
That is a great quote! It is interesting how we collect quite an interesting mix of friends over a lifetime, and they all have their own places in our lives. It's kind of like a collage - when all the pieces come together, it helps to make a whole, balanced picture with better perspective than we would have otherwise, both of ourselves and others, and yes, even God.
It's a mystery how we each bring something to the table that no one else can.
Friends are "a good thing." :)
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